Kaiser So Calif - What's the process to get approved?

[NorCalGirl 0]

My doctor just sent a referral to the SF office yesterday. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Will I be contacted?

Also, I live in Sacramento and am really concerned about having to go to SF each week. When I asked my doctor he said some can be done here in Sac, but mostly in SF. Is it really once a week to SF?

Any information is appreciated.

[Vicki J 0]

Norcal Girl - I can't speak for the gastric bypass part of this but I went through their lap band procedure and no I didn't have to go to SF every week. I think he's referring to the classes which can be done up here and to my knowledge (I never went to any) are once a month. Call the bariactic department and ask them. You can PM me if you need the number. You'll also find out a lot of these things in orientation.

Good luck on your journey!